Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Program : Halifax Infirmary, QE II
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34865
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1103
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Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
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- Alternate Title
- PAH Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
- Notes
- previous title: Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Program
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1103
The Cardiology Service at the QEII
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35334
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1421
- Available Online
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Your primary health care provider has decided that you need the care of a cardiologist (heart doctor), and tests or procedures offered by the Cardiology Service. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are admitted to the Coronary Care Unit 6.4 (CCU), Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit 6.1 (IMCU), or Cardiology Inpatient Unit 6.2 at the Halifax Infirmary. It explains the differences between each of these units and introduces you to the various members of your health care team. Other infor…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Your primary health care provider has decided that you need the care of a cardiologist (heart doctor), and tests or procedures offered by the Cardiology Service. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are admitted to the Coronary Care Unit 6.4 (CCU), Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit 6.1 (IMCU), or Cardiology Inpatient Unit 6.2 at the Halifax Infirmary. It explains the differences between each of these units and introduces you to the various members of your health care team. Other information includes personal belongings and valuables, parking, visitors, phone and TV services, and where your support person(s) can stay while you are in hospital. Sharing information with your support person(s) is also reviewed.
- Notes
- previous title: Welcome to Cardiology
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1421
24-hour Cardiology Transfer Service
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38146
Nova Scotia Health Authority. 24-hour Cardiology Transfer Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2315
- Available Online
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Your doctor or nurse practitioner has decided that you need the care of a cardiologist (heart doctor). You need a test called a cardiac catheterization (dye test). This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are taken to the Halifax Infirmary (HI) to have this test done. It explains what to expect while you are waiting to be transferred, before your transfer, and when you arrive at the HI. What to expect after you are discharged is also reviewed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 24-hour Cardiology Transfer Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiovascular Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Your doctor or nurse practitioner has decided that you need the care of a cardiologist (heart doctor). You need a test called a cardiac catheterization (dye test). This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are taken to the Halifax Infirmary (HI) to have this test done. It explains what to expect while you are waiting to be transferred, before your transfer, and when you arrive at the HI. What to expect after you are discharged is also reviewed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 24-hour Cardiology Transfer Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 2315
